Borders Group widens 2nd-quarter loss on charges, declining sales at its bookstoresPORTLAND, Ore. — Borders Group Inc. reported Tuesday that it continued to lose money in its fiscal second quarter on charges and declining sales at its bookstores. Memorial to soldier kidnapped and slain in Iraq unveiled in OregonMADRAS, Ore. — Residents in central Oregon have unveiled a memorial to Army Pfc. Thomas Tucker, the hometown soldier kidnapped in a checkpoint ambush in Iraq and killed three years ago. Forest Service worker killed by falling tree as he helped clean up Ore. marijuana operationBAKER CITY, Ore. — A U.S. Forest Service employee is dead after being struck by a falling tree as he helped clean up a marijuana growing operation in eastern Oregon. Ore. high court upholds firing of car salesman who complained about unethical sales practicesPORTLAND, Ore. — Keeping car salesmen honest may not be the way to keep your job in Oregon. Umpqua Holdings raises $245 million from public stock offeringPORTLAND, Ore. — Regional bank Umpqua Holdings Corp. said it has closed a previously announced public offering of 26.5 million shares of common stock. J.M. Smucker Co.’s to report first-quarter results FridayPORTLAND, Ore. — J.M. Smucker Co. reports earnings for its fiscal first quarter on Friday before the market opens. The following is a summary of key developments and analyst opinion related to the period. Burglar steals patrol car, Tasers from North Bend police stationNORTH BEND, Ore. — A brazen burglar picked the wrong place to target: a police station. Nike promotes Jim Allaker to head Umbro, replaces Matthew CookBEAVERTON, Ore. — Shoe and apparel company Nike Inc. said Monday that Jim Allaker will take over as the new CEO and president of Umbro. Columbia Gorge Hotel on Oregon’s Hood River to reopenHOOD RIVER, Ore. — The historic Columbia Gorge Hotel is expected to reopen in September, according to The Oregonian. Yurok tribe works for return of condor to Northwest to help fix world gone wrongORICK, Calif. — The tribes of the lower Klamath River have since ancient times decorated themselves with condor feathers when they performed the dances designed to heal a world gone wrong. Yurok tribe works for return of condor to Northwest to help fix world gone wrongORICK, Calif. — The tribes of the lower Klamath River have since ancient times decorated themselves with condor feathers when they performed the dances designed to heal a world gone wrong. Movers roundup: Genworth shares fall on downgrade, analyst cuts rating for Barnes & NobleAmong the stock activity stories for Friday, Aug. 14, from AP Financial News: Ore. mom accused in morphine poisoning of baby was on probation for similar crime in Calif.PORTLAND, Ore. — A 25-year-old former medical assistant on probation for a similar crime laced her breast milk with morphine and fed it to her 2-month-old daughter in an effort to attract the attention of the child’s father, authorities alleged Thursday. Oregon legislator blasts Palin, Gingrich over ‘death panel’ claim in health care billWASHINGTON — For more than a decade in Congress, Oregon Rep. Earl Blumenauer has been known for his ever-present bow-tie and tireless advocacy of bikes. Sara Lee narrows loss in fiscal 4th qtr, but shares plunge on weak guidance for full yearPORTLAND, Ore. — Sara Lee Corp. narrowed its loss in the fiscal fourth-quarter but gave a weak outlook for the year, sending shares of the food maker plunging Wednesday. Sara Lee narrows loss in fiscal 4th-quarter but shares fall on weak guidance for full yearPORTLAND, Ore. — Sara Lee Corp. narrowed its loss in the fiscal fourth-quarter but gave a weak outlook for the year, sending shares of the food maker plunging in trading Wednesday. Oregon burglary suspect arrested wearing victim’s underwearSALEM, Ore. — A burglary suspect confronted inside a garage was arrested wearing only underwear, and police said they weren’t even his. Marion County sheriff’s deputies said they responded to a call from a woman late Monday night who said her boyfriend had caught a burglar in their garage and was holding him for police. Umpqua Holdings to offer $175 million of its common stockPORTLAND, Ore. — Umpqua Holdings Corp. said Tuesday that it is offering $175 million of its common stock. Federal judge in Oregon gives Obama administration more time to inform him of its salmon planPORTLAND, Ore. —A federal judge has given the Obama administration another month before informing him of its plans for improving salmon restoration efforts in the Columbia Basin. Nike board declares regular quarterly dividend of 25 cents, payable Oct. 1BEAVERTON, Ore. —Nike Inc. said Monday its board of directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of 25 cents. Analysts see business growth for Skechers in new shoe lines, shares risePORTLAND, Ore. —Shares of footwear maker Skechers USA Inc. rose modestly Monday as analysts upgraded their rating on the company, saying its potential has greatly improved with the success of its new shoe lines. Regulators close 2 banks in Florida, 1 in Oregon, marking 72 US bank failures this yearNEW YORK — Regulators on Friday shut down two banks in Florida and one in Oregon, bringing to 72 the number of federally insured banks to fail this year under the weight of the weak economy and rising loan losses. Mouse with a taste for $20 bills builds nest inside Oregon gas station’s ATMLA GRANDE, Ore. — A mouse found inside an automatic teller machine — along with a nest it had built with chewed-up $20 bills — gave an Oregon gas station employee the surprise of her life. Woman gets surprise of her life after spotting mouse inside ATM with nest lined with $20 billsLA GRANDE, Ore. — A mouse found inside an automatic teller machine — along with a nest it had built with chewed-up $20 bills — gave an Oregon gas station employee the surprise of her life. The mouse, discovered Thursday, had thoroughly torn up two bills and damaged another 14 to line his nest. Employee Millie Taylor said she screamed and slammed the machine’s door shut. Portland, Ore., mayor seeks comments on proposal to ban carriages in city after horse deathPORTLAND, Ore. — Portland Mayor Sam Adams has turned to Twitter to ask for feedback on a proposal to ban horse-drawn carriages in the city after a horse died over the weekend while pulling a carriage through downtown. Companies fined for Oregon explosion that killed workerBOARDMAN, Ore. — Two companies have been fined a combined $90,000 for safety and health violations related to a February explosion that killed a worker in Boardman, in northern Oregon. Whole Foods to report third-quarter results TuesdayPORTLAND, Ore. — Investors will be watching Tuesday to see how Whole Foods Market Inc. is faring as the recession drags on. Washington deputy arrests suspect in Oregon triple slayingELGIN, Ore. — An Oregon house painter wanted for the murders of three acquaintances, including a woman whose severed hand was found by a child catching goldfish, has been captured in Washington state. Oregon governor signs bills to reduce foreclosures, verify mortgage originators’ backgroundsSALEM, Ore. — Gov. Ted Kulongoski signed two new consumer protection bills Thursday, including one aimed at reducing the number of home foreclosures in Oregon. Ore. victim of 35-year ID theft thrilled at arrest _ ‘like I’ve been released from prison’SEATTLE — An Oregon man who was the victim of a 35-year-long identity theft said Thursday he’s so happy about an arrest in the case that he could kiss the special agent who handled it. |
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